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Myanmar envoy in Kolkata dies in Jharkhand accident
Three others, including the envoy’s wife, were injured when their vehicle collided with a truck in Giridih, Jharkhand.
Giridih (J’khand): Myanmar consul-general in Kolkata Pyi Soe was killed and three others, including his wife, were injured when their vehicle collided with a truck in Giridih district on Friday, superintendent of police (SP) Akhilesh Beriar said. Soe (49), was returning to Kolkata from Gaya when the accident took place on G.T. Road, near Galagi.
His vehicle, while trying to avoid hitting a motorbike, collided with a truck coming from the opposite direction, the SP said, adding that Soe died on the spot.
The three injured persons —Soe’s wife Nayo, personal adviser Tingung and driver Vipin Sing were admitted to a hospital in Ranchi. Civil surgeon Kameshwar Prasad said all the injured persons were out of danger. The driver and the helper of the truck were arrested, the SP said.
Jharkhand chief minister Raghubar Das, in his condolence message, said he prayed to god to give strength to the family at this sorrowful hour. He also issued directions for a proper treatment of the injured. Soe was appointed the consul general in Kolkata on December 6 last year.
